Visiting Researchers, Visiting Project Scientists, Visiting Scholars 2025-2026AY

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution invites applications for Visiting Researcher, Project Scientist, and Scholar roles in Risk Sciences for the upcoming academic year. This opportunity offers a platform for innovative research and collaboration with leading experts in the field. Candidates will engage in significant projects that contribute to the understanding and advancement of risk management. Ideal for those passionate about making impactful contributions to academia and society, this role promises a dynamic environment for professional growth and scholarly achievement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in Risk Sciences as a Visiting Researcher.
• Collaborate with faculty and contribute to ongoing projects.

Education

Ph.D. in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
Without Salary

Application Window

Open date: January 1, 2025

Next review date: Tuesday, Jul 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Garrick Institute for the Risk Sciences at UCLA Samueli invites highly qualified applicants for Visiting Researcher, Visiting Project Scientist, and Visiting Scholar positions (all ranks) during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The level of appointment will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Risk Sciences or related engineering fields

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  
  

• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate's past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our Sample Guidance for Candidates and related EDI Statement FAQ document.

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Reference may be solicited for final candidates

Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10153

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.


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